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Diamond Rowe knows Tetrarch’s long rise to the top was all worth it

The meteoric rise of nü metal’s brightest new stars Tetrarch has been a compelling show for the scene around them. Taking their name from a governing body of four people, the Atlanta upstarts made their world-dominating intent loud and clear from the onset. Fourteen years later, their plan is coming together nicely.  That plan, however, […]

Corey Taylor teases that Slipknot may be making a concept album

Slipknot are continuing their work on their seventh studio album. However, it looks like they may be veering into new territory for the We Are Not Your Kind follow-up. This week, Corey Taylor revealed that Slipknot have a lot of new ideas for their upcoming music. In fact, he teased that there’s a chance they […]

Here's when Slipknot are thinking about releasing their next album

Although it’s been just over a year since Slipknot released their last full-length album, it looks like they already have new music on their minds. Corey Taylor recently revealed when Slipknot are thinking about releasing a follow-up to 2019’s We Are Not Your Kind. Spoiler alert – it may be sooner than you think. Read […]

Slipknot guitarist Jim Root thinks Ariana Grande's music has a “vibe”

Slipknot guitarist Jim Root recently revealed what it’s taken him to be in his band, and paid a compliment to pop-singer Ariana Grande. To be in a band as successful as his, there are things such as family and school that you may have to put off, and that’s something guitarist knows all too well. Read […]

Slipknot considering playing ‘We Are Not Your Kind’ in-full next year

Slipknot guitarist Jim Root just revealed the band might play their latest album We Are Not Your Kind in its entirety at some shows next year.  Root made the statement to WMMR when asked if the band has any plans to celebrate their 25th anniversary next year.  Read more: Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Weezer […]

Slipknot drummer recreates photo of him with band as a kid in same venue

Slipknot percussionist Jay Weinberg shared a recreation of a photo of him as a child meeting the band backstage, and it’s absolutely adorable.  Weinberg, who has been a long-term fan of Slipknot, has been a drummer for the band since 2014 after he auditioned to replace Joey Jordison.  Read more: ‘Harry Potter’ books banned from […]

Slipknot guitarist Jim Root explains lack of traditional solos on album

Slipknot guitarist Jim Root has responded to criticism about the band’s latest album We Are Not Your Kind.  Root spoke with The Art and Span Show about people who make comments about the record not containing any guitar solos.  Read more: ‘IT: Chapter Two’ producer sued for alleged “fraud and deceit” “Well, obviously, Mick (Thomson) […]